Flaxseed Oatmeal Pancakes

Adapted from Taste of Home

Ingredients

1. ⅓ cup whole wheat flour
2. 3 Tbsp quick-cooking oats
3. 1 Tbsp flaxseed
4. ½ tsp baking powder
5. ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
6. ⅛ tsp baking soda
7. Dash salt
8. 1 large egg, separated, room temperature
9. ½ cup buttermilk (can sub ½ cup milk + ½ Tbsp lemon juice)
10. 1 Tbsp brown sugar
11. 1 Tbsp neutral oil
12. ½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk, buttermilk, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
3. In a small bowl, beat egg white on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
4. Pour batter by ¼ cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown.